These warriors lead the way in greening degraded land; but they need more support
Uttarakhand government should encourage the greening efforts of the Indian Army soldiers and other such groups; financial support and timely …
Himalayan wolf a major livestock predator, though not by choice: Study
When wild prey is available, Himalayan wolves show less preference for livestock, irrespective of their densities, according to the study
New study sheds light on genetic affinities of Gujjars and Ladakhis
The study is the first comprehensive attempt to determine the genetic relatedness of the Gujjars and Ladakhis to populations within India and …
Melting Hindu Kush Himalayas will decrease water in river basins by 2100, warns ICIMOD
Contribution of water from glaciers to Ganges, Brahmaputra and Indus will increase through 2050, then decrease by 2100
Not only depletion, sparse data on Himalayan springs is also a big concern
Greater awareness, understanding and a national springs’ inventory can help achieve water security for the future
Scientists identify earthquake-vulnerable areas in Nepal
Locations on the southern periphery of the Main Himalayan Thrust Fault are vulnerable and may have earthquakes in the coming years
Multi-stakeholder approach needed to address Assam’s vulture poisoning incidents
Farmers set poisoned meat to kill dogs, but vultures die in huge numbers, leaving few records of dog mortality
Himalayan meltdown: Number of glaciers in Hindu Kush Himalayan region is rising
Rapid warming of the region leads to not only melting of glaciers but also fragmentation, says the area’s first-ever assessment
India needs US$ 2 trillion to adapt to climate change
The country will experience 1-1.5°C increase in mean annual air temperature in the near term from 2016 to 2045 with ‘profound’ …
Change carbon-intensive lifestyles to save Ladakh, Sonam Wangchuk appeals to people
Might consider hunger strike if Ladakh is not protected under the Constitution’ Sixth Schedule, the innovator tells Down To Earth
Around 100 vultures die due to ‘unintentional’ poisoning in Kamrup
Residents wanted to kill stray dogs for which they sprayed pesticide on animal carcasses; but it led to the deaths of vultures and a steppe …
5.6-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan
This may be an aftershock of the quake that struck the country in October last year, experts suggest
World Water Week 2023: We must invest in natural solutions like spring revival for water security
Time to move away from a hard-engineering approach and embrace nature-based solutions for water security in hill and mountain communities
International Snow Leopard Day: Of snow leopards and domestic dogs
‘Man’s best friend’ has become a big threat for the charismatic cat in Ladakh, as this account shows
Rising to the climate call: How to tackle the impact
A series of interactive infographics to explore the 21st Century's toughest development challenge: The planet's changing climate
Assam tremor highlights vulnerability of North East India to large earthquakes
Experts say there is a considerable knowledge and policy gap regarding earthquakes in North East India that must be bridged to formulate quake …
Government officials in expert panel on Uttarakhand disaster irk activists
MoEF’s committee formed to study the role of hydroelectric power projects in Uttarakhand disaster
Glacier melting in Hindu Kush: 2 billion people may face food, water shortage by 2100
Hindu Kush Himalayan mountain ranges could lose up to two-third of its ice by 2100, according to UNDP
Supreme Court to hear plea over survey of Himalayan states
Sustainability potential, carrying capacity of the 13 states in Himalayan region has not been studied, alleges plea; warns of more ecological …
The Himalayan waters: complex challenges and regional solutions
Countries in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region should recognise the potential of water resources for sustainable development
Uttarakhand's hydel projects need urgent review
Projects under way do not take into account ecological impact on the Himalayas and the rivers
MoEF finally gets unit dedicated only to the Himalayas
Division was formally announced in September 2011 by the environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan
When shall we heed 'heaven speak'?
Extreme rains followed by floods and landslides in Uttarakhand should act as a wake up call for planners and decision makers all over the country
Joshimath Sinking: Preparations for Char Dham Yatra begin; locals still clueless about permanent rehabilitation
Reports by eight central technical institutes behind the cause for the crisis in the holy town not released to public yet.
Most Mount Everest glaciers will disappear with climate change, warns study
Glacial retreat in the Himalayas will lead to the formation of lakes, which may pose a risk to communities living downstream